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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 211.13 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 211.13 and 104.52 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 211.13 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/211.13 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 211.13 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 22,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066.25/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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